Machine learning is all around us; on our phones, powering social networks, helping the police and doctors, scientists and mayors. But how does it work? In this animation we take a look at how statistics and computer science can be used to make machines that learn. Visit www.oxfordsparks.ox.ac.uk to find out more. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook @OxSparks and on Twitter @OxfordSparks Instagram: @OxfordSparks